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February 23, 2024

Madeleine McCann kidnapping suspect won't respond to charges in German trial over unrelated sexual offenses

A 47-year-old German man, identified as Christian Bruckner, is facing trial in Germany on charges of rape and sexual abuse of children allegedly committed in Portugal.

February 23, 2024

German lawmakers to vote on decriminalizing limited amounts of marijuana, allowing recreational use

German lawmakers are set to vote on a government proposal to relax cannabis regulations, allowing limited possession and cultivation for recreational use.

February 22, 2024

Israel Oct. 7 attack survivors sue Associated Press, accuse it of hiring 'known Hamas associates'

American survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel are alleging the AP was “materially supporting terrorism" by hiring possible terrorist affiliates.

February 22, 2024

Parents of teens who survived fatal dorm fire in Guyana sue the government for negligence

The parents of two teenage survivors of a fire at an Indigenous girls' dormitory in Guyana have filed a lawsuit against the government, alleging negligence.

February 22, 2024

Former DEA agent accused of taking $250K in bribes from Mafia, obstructing investigations

Joseph Bongiovanni, a former DEA agent, is on trial facing allegations of bribery, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. He is accused of accepting bribes from the Mafia.

February 22, 2024

New York man confesses to kidnapping and sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in state park

Craig Ross Jr. has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual assault of a child after being accused of abducting a 9-year-old girl from a New York state park.

February 22, 2024

Heated debate over Gaza cease-fire raises fears for UK lawmakers' safety

The debate over a cease-fire in Gaza sparked chaos in Britain's Parliament this week, with lawmakers expressing safety concerns due to controversy surrounding the issue.

February 22, 2024

German lawmakers reject opposition call to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine

German lawmakers have urged the government to enhance military aid to Ukraine by providing further long-range weapons but rejected a proposal to send Taurus long-range missiles.

February 22, 2024

Trial to assess Texas high school's punishment of Black student over hairstyle in light of new law

A trial is set to determine whether a Black high school student in Texas can continue facing punishment from his school district for refusing to change his hairstyle.

February 22, 2024

Pennsylvania brothers who killed parents, younger sibling in 1995 offered chance at parole

Two Pennsylvania brothers convicted of murdering their parents and younger sibling almost 30 years ago have been resentenced, offering them a chance at parole.